Over 80 people from around the world will gather in Neustadt, Germany, for “Educare,” the 8th General Conference of the congregation. It will run from July 15-21.
The tradition of the general conference began in 1969. Held at the midpoint of a superior general’s term the themes have varied greatly, beginning with “The Renewal of the Congregation in Light of Vatican II.” The last conference was in 2006 in Warsaw, Poland; its focus was “SCJs on Mission ad gentes.
Participants include the major superiors of each SCJ entity, along with invited guests and staff. The theme of this year’s gathering is “Educare,” The word was chosen by conference organizers to describe a more encompassing view of education, a view that goes well beyond the classroom.
